Central Tacoma, WA
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Popular places to visit
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Central Tacoma Hotel Deals
Coast Gateway Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
Hotel Murano
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Tukwila Southcenter
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum.